Brooks Nader, a former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, has shared that her former romantic partners are keeping a close watch on her latest photoshoot for the iconic magazine. The 28-year-old revealed this at the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swim Launch Party in New York City, where she discussed her past relationships and her current focus on her career and personal growth.
Nader was previously romantically linked to Gleb Savchenko, whom she dated while competing on Season 33 of Dancing with the Stars. Although they reconnected after splitting in October 2024, they eventually called it quits in April. Savchen, who is 41 years old, denied rumors of infidelity, asserting that he is not a cheater and that he is a family man. He emphasized that he is not engaged in dating apps and that he prefers meaningful relationships over casual encounters.
Nader, who has been featured on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover for the seventh time alongside Salma Hayek, Jordan Chiles, Lauren Chan, and Olivia Dunne, expressed confidence in her self-image and her ability to maintain her physical fitness. Despite her previous struggles with body confidence, she believes she has evolved into someone more assured.
Her journey to maintain her fitness includes a regular boxing routine, which she feels has helped her gain strength and tone. Nader also emphasized the importance of enjoying a fun fitness routine and indulging in favorite comfort foods in moderation, as part of her approach to staying healthy and happy.
Nader’s career as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model began in 2019, when she won the Swim Search open casting call. Since then, she has appeared in the magazine every year, with the notable exception of 2022, when she decided to take a break from the industry to focus on her personal life. In 2023, she was featured in a